Our mission at Grace Lutheran Church and School is to bring in, build up, and send out disciples for Jesus Christ. Our school prepares children for a life of discipleship by helping them to grow in faith, knowledge, and character.
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Grandparent & Grand Friend Day is only 2 weeks away! Students are encouraged to invite a Grandparent or Grand Friend to spend the morning with them at Grace on Friday, March 15. Together they will enjoy classroom activities, a service project and an all-school concert. You can also find the invitation
here
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Please RSVP by Monday, March 11
. School ends at 11:30am on this day.
The following day, March 16, is A Graceful Evening, our largest fundraiser for the school. Now is the time to get a group together to attend the event, or just purchase tickets for yourself. Tickets to this dinner & auction are $100 or $950 for a table of ten and may be purchased at
www.19graceful.givesmart.com
, at the school front desk, or between services on Sunday morning.
Ticket sales close on Monday, March 11.
Bill Koehne, Principal
March 1, 2019
March 3-8
Sunday Church Services, 8:30 & 11:00am
1
st & 2
nd gr. choir sing at 8:30 service
Sunday School & Adult Education, 9:45am
Monday Before school recorder club, 7:30-8:00am
Tuesday Monarch and Blue Stem parties in school library
JV Basketball end of season party, 3:00-4:15pm
Wednesday Ash Wednesday chapel service with communion 8:30am Parents are invited
Dismissal at 2:15pm
Thursday 4
th gr. field trip to Adler Planetarium
Friday First Look Friday, 8:30-10:30am
Hot Lunch
Grace Lutheran School Info to Know & Share – Congratulations to several Grace alumni for achieving First Honors at Trinity High School. Paige Alcorn-Priest, Haven Barnes, Alexandra Davis, Danielle Hoffman, Jessica Hoffman and Arielle Wallace.
The 4th Annual Talent Show is Friday, April 26th!!!
Calling all students in grades 3 through 8. Share your talents with your Grace friends and family. Prepare your act and come to a Talent Show Preview on Monday March 11
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or Tuesday, March 12
th
3:00-4:15. Sign up online at
https://goo.gl/forms/2mZSMpyNyJvaxS4J2
or find the form
here
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The “show directors” can use help in various ways from “rehearsal crowd control” to program design. And, the current “directors” will be moving on after this year and would love to pass the baton to anyone interested in keeping this fun tradition going. If you are interested in joining our planning team, please reach out!! We’d love to have you! Contact Esther Armstrong to volunteer or for any questions.
esther.e.armstrong@gmail.com
or 312-203-3376 (cell)
Grace School Yearbook for 2018-19
- If you neglected to order one last August, it’s not too late. The cost is $18.00 per book. If you aren’t sure whether you ordered, call the school office at 708-366-6901.
Director of Enrollment & Marketing
- We are looking for a person with initiative and exceptional communication skills as well as experience with social media and a proponent of Christian education. If you or someone you know fits this description, check out the full job description on our school website.
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Graceful Evening
Saturday, March 16, 5:30pm
Oak Park Country Club
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Get your tickets now for Graceful Evening, the annual dinner-auction benefit for Grace Lutheran School. Look forward to fun and fellowship with Grace School parents and friends!
The Graceful Evening Committee is seeking sponsorships, program ads, and auction donations.
For more information, email
agracefulevening@gmail.com
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We're creating a new paved Legacy Walk that will lead from the school's back door to the playground. Custom engraved pavers will be part of that walk. Buying a paver for the walk is an opportunity to remember a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or simply make your family mark. All proceeds support the operating budget of Grace Lutheran Schoo.
Read more.
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Grandparents and Grand-Friends Day is March 15, 8–11:30am
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Invite your child's grandparents and grand-friends to Grandparents Day. Download the invitation and response form, or RSVP online. Join us for a fun day for both grandparents and kids!
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Thank you for inviting people to visit Grace Lutheran School!
MORE First Look Fridays
March 8
April 12
8:30–10:30am
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Come to the Mardi Gras celebration at Grace on Friday evening, March 1 at 6pm.
- New Orleans-style dinner.
- Make a fancy mask and a beaded bottle
- Enjoy the company of Grace friends of all ages!
- Freewill offering
Please sign up by 10pm on Wednesday, February 27.
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Communion retreat for 4th graders and parents
Friday, March 8, 5:30–9pm
Saturday, March 9, 9am–Noon
Please register by Friday, March 1.
Please take a few minutes to let us know that you and your child are coming by clicking on the button below. If you have questions about the retreat, please contact Julie Modrich (708-366-6900 ext 229; jmodrich@graceriverforest.org).
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Our mission at Grace Lutheran Church and School is to bring in, build up, and send out disciples for Jesus Christ.
Our school prepares children for a life of discipleship by helping them to grow in faith, knowledge, and character.
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Grace Lutheran Church and School | 708-366-6900 | www.graceriverforest.org
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